Egypt Turmoil a Blow to Muslim Brotherhood

By

Charles Levinson

Updated July 3, 2013 6:04 p.m. ET

CAIRO—The Egyptian military's ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood from power after just one troubled year in office deals a blow to the movement's push for influence in the region. Some analysts believe it could mark the start of Islamists' decline as a political power in the region, but could also push some Islamists to give up on democracy and turn to violence.

The Brotherhood has hemorrhaged support since Mohammed Morsi won the presidency 12 months ago with 51% of the popular vote. Under Brotherhood rule, crime has...